U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Capital Building Projects > Projects & Initiatives > Salt Shed Reconstruction Project

Salt Shed Reconstruction Project

Project Image
The City of Cambridge, in partnership with Weston & Sampson, is undertaking an important improvement project at 79 Sherman Street: the replacement of the City’s aging salt shed facility. A recent study evaluating the condition and performance of the existing structure, originally built in 1990, found that the facility has reached the end of its useful life. Temporary repairs are no longer effective, and a full replacement is necessary to support safe, reliable winter operations.

The new salt shed will be designed to meet modern standards for durability, efficiency, and operational performance. Planned improvements include a strengthened foundation and base walls, increased storage capacity, improved vehicular circulation for safer and more efficient movement, and a more reliable shed door. The project will also provide updated support spaces that better meet the needs of the City's winter operations and park maintenance. 

Construction Notice:  Soil Borings Scheduled at 79 Sherman Street Beginning January 12, 2026

As part of upcoming project for the Salt Shed Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractors will be collecting soil samples at 79 Sherman Street.

Soil borings will be conducted beginning on Monday, January 12, at the Salt Shed site, 79 Sherman Street. This work will have little impact on the community. The contractor will drill holes with boring rigs that extract soil samples from the earth. Holes will be repaired at the end of the testing period.

This work is expected to take approximately 5 days to complete.

What should I expect during this work?

  • Work will begin on or about January 12, 2026.
  • Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Soil borings will be performed using a truck-mounted drill rig. Locations have been selected to give the best representation of underground conditions while minimizing disruptions.
  • There will be some noise from the operations, as the use of heavy equipment is involved.
  • Access to the Park will be maintained at all times.
  • Emergency vehicles will have access at all times.

For information and assistance during construction:
If you have any questions about this upcoming work, or if you need assistance, including if you have any special needs or disabilities that require special accommodations, please contact Kristen Kelleher DPW Community Relations Manager at 617-349-4825 / kkelleher@cambridgema.gov.

 

Anticipated Schedule

Phase  Duration
Design  October 2025 - July 2026
Prep Work  August 2026 - February 2027
Construction  March 2027 - October 2027

MOBILZATION AFTER SNOW SEASON 2026/2027 AND COMPLETED BEFORE SNOW SEASON 2027/2028

 

Aoife Viglianti

Supervising Architect

617-349-4823

aviglianti@cambridgema.gov

 

Page was posted on 12/10/2025 12:56 PM
Page was last modified on 1/8/2026 5:37 PM
Provide feedback on this page
Contact Us

How can we help?

Please provide as much detail below as possible so City staff can respond to your inquiry:

As a governmental entity, the Massachusetts Public Records Law applies to records made or received by the City. Any information received through use of this site is subject to the same provisions as information provided on paper.

Read our complete privacy statement

Service Requests

Enter a service request via SeeClickFix for things like missed trash pickups, potholes, etc.

Close